| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Wednesday October 08, 2025 ( 58 items ) |
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5 States Beef Conference returns with two-day event in October
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 7 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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5 States Beef Conference returns with two-day event in October
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Media Contact: Dean Ruhl | Communications Specialist | 405-744-9152 | dean.ruhl@okstate.edu
The 5 States Beef Conference returns Oct. 14-15, featuring timely beef industry updates to local area producers.
Who: The two-day event will connect producers with local experts to gather practical information and allow them to network with oth
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Abandoned Land Drives Dangerous Heat in Houston, Texas A&M Study Finds
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 8 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
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Abandoned land drives dangerous heat in Houston, Texas A&M study finds
Research highlights how a lack of vegetation and shade exposes vulnerable residents to heightened health risks.
By Ana Renfroe, Texas A&M University College of Architecture
On a scorching Texas afternoon, some Houston neighborhoods heat up far faster than others. New research from Texas A&M University shows vacant and abandoned land
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AGA Announces Sid McAnnally as Next Board Chair
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release:
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AGA Announces Sid McAnnally as Next Board Chair
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WASHINGTON - The American Gas Association Board of Directors has elected Sid McAnnally, President & Chief Executive Officer of ONE Gas, Inc., to serve as Chair of the AGA Board of Directors for 2026. ONE Gas, which includes Kansas Gas Service, Oklahoma Natural Gas and Texas Gas Service, is headquartered in Tulsa, Okla. and pro
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American Geophysical Union Selects Texas A&M's Binayak Mohanty as Fellow
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 8 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program:
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American Geophysical Union selects Texas A&M's Binayak Mohanty as Fellow
Regents Professor recognized for advancing the study of soil moisture and hydrological processes
By Karn Dhingra
Binayak Mohanty, Ph.D., Regents Professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Biological and Agricultural Engi
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Arrington Reflects on Two-Year Anniversary of October 7 Attack
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Arrington Reflects on Two-Year Anniversary of October 7 Attack
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Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement on the two-year anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attack:
"Two years ago today, the world watched in horror as Hamas terrorists - funded, trained, and supported by the murderous Iranian regime - perpetrated the deadliest attac
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Baylor College of Medicine: Researchers Develop New Tool to Improve Accuracy of Genetic Testing
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 8 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
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Researchers develop new tool to improve accuracy of genetic testing
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital (Duncan NRI) have created a new way to measure genetic variants in the Genome Aggregation Database (gnomAD), one of the world's most widely used resources for understanding human genetics.
The work,
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Castro, Texas Democratic Colleagues Demand Gov. Abbott End Unlawful Deployment of National Guard to Other
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Castro, Texas Democratic Colleagues Demand Gov. Abbott End Unlawful Deployment of National Guard to Other
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October 07, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) led nine of his Democratic colleagues, including Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Congressman Lloyd D
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Chairman Cruz Sounds Alarm Over Left-Wing Ideological Bias on Wikipedia
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Cruz Sounds Alarm Over Left-Wing Ideological Bias on Wikipedia
U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is raising concern about the impact of Wikipedia's partisan bias on AI systems. The letter comes at a time when the public is becoming more aware about ideological bias within Wik
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Clemson's Adam Randall: Service and Sacrifice Beyond the Game
WACO, Texas, Oct. 7 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Clemson's Adam Randall: Service and Sacrifice Beyond the Game
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In this episode, we sit down with Adam Randall, a running back at Clemson University and a member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, to talk about his journey both on and off the field.
Adam has been a key contributor for the Tigers, recording 48 receptions for 533 yards, contributing on special teams, and ma
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Conexus MedStaff Raises Concerns Over DHS H-1B Petition Selection Process
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Conexus MedStaff LLC, a healthcare staffing organization based in Houston, Texas, has issued a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed implementation of a weighted selection process for cap-subject H-1B petitions. The organization advocates for the continuation of a truly random lottery selection system to ensure that U.S. healthcare needs are met effectively.
In its letter, Conexus MedStaff outl
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Congressman Al Green, Together with State Rep. Ron Reynolds and Councilmember Jeffrey Boney, Announce the Postponement of the Passport Day Event Due to the Ongoing Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Al Green, Together with State Rep. Ron Reynolds and Councilmember Jeffrey Boney, Announce the Postponement of the Passport Day Event Due to the Ongoing Government Shutdown
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(Houston, TX) --Today, Congressman Al Green, in conjunction with Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds and Missouri City Councilmember Jeffrey L. Boney, announced the postponement of the Passport Day event, originally sch
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Congressman Veasey Releases Statement on October 7th Attacks Anniversary
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Veasey Releases Statement on October 7th Attacks Anniversary
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Veasey has released the following statement on the 2nd anniversary of the October 7th Attacks:
" On this solemn anniversary, we mourn the innocent lives lost in the horrific October 7th attacks carried out by Hamas. That day, 1,200 people -- including 33 Americans -- were brutally killed, leaving
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Coolfire Studios and IHeartPodcasts Launch Riveting New Podcast, 'The Peacemaker,' Exploring Harrowing Events That Unfolded in a Serene Rural College Town
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 8 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025:
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Coolfire Studios and iHeartPodcasts Launch Riveting New Podcast, "The Peacemaker," Exploring Harrowing Events That Unfolded in a Serene Rural College Town
Eight-part series uncovers the truth behind a string of deaths in Missouri at Truman State University's Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity house, the most infamous suicide cluster in American history
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ST. LOUIS - iHeartPodcasts and Coolfire Stu
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Cornyn Calls Attention to the Devastating Impact of the Schumer Shutdown on Texas
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Calls Attention to the Devastating Impact of the Schumer Shutdown on Texas
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WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) drew attention to the devastating impact of the Democrat-led government shutdown on the State of Texas and called on Senate Democrats to come together and vote for a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below,
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Cornyn on Second Anniversary of Hamas' Attack on Israel
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn on Second Anniversary of Hamas' Attack on Israel
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement marking the two-year anniversary of Hamas' unprovoked attack on Israel and calling for the return of all hostages, including Americans, being held by Hamas:
" Two years ago, we witnessed evil in its purest form as Hamas terrorists launched an unprovoked attack on America's cl
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Cornyn, AG Bondi Discuss National Guard Deployment to Chicago
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, AG Bondi Discuss National Guard Deployment to Chicago
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WASHINGTON - Today in the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi the Trump administration's efforts to crack down on crime and restore law and order in communities across the country, including by deploying National Guard troops to Chicago, Illinois, where Democrats' soft-on-crime
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Cornyn, Cruz Urge Preservation of Funds to Move Space Shuttle Discovery, Debunk Smithsonian's Lies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn, Cruz Urge Preservation of Funds to Move Space Shuttle Discovery, Debunk Smithsonian's Lies
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today sent a letter to U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, urging them to ensure the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations me
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Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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Daily Update: EPA Cleanup Continues in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
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DALLAS, TEXAS (Oct. 7, 2025) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to lead the cleanup of the impacted area in Roseland, Louisiana, following a fire at the Smitty's Supply facility on August 24.
Response by the Numbers:
* 9,826,677 gallons of liquid wastes recovered
* 6,112,000 gallons of liquid waste
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Darwin Deason Institute Secures $2.7 Million Grant to Revolutionize Cybersecurity Testing
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 8 -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news:
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Darwin Deason Institute secures $2.7 million grant to revolutionize cybersecurity testing
Mitch Thornton will be leading groundbreaking research in autonomous systems testing, bolstering AI and machine learning systems against emerging cybersecurity threats.
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Mitch Thornton, Executive Director of the Darwin Deason Institute for Cybersecurity and Cecil H. Green Chair of Engineering at SMU, has been award
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Flash Joule heating lights up lithium extraction from ores
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Flash Joule heating lights up lithium extraction from ores
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A new one-step, water- acid- and alkali-free method for extracting high-purity lithium from spodumene ore has the potential to transform critical metal processing and enhance renewable energy supply chains. This study is set to be published in Science Advances Oct. 3, 2025.
As the demand for lithium continues to rise, particularly for use in electr
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Flowco Urges FAA to Address Concerns Over Proposed BVLOS Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Flowco, Houston, Texas, an innovative provider of production optimization and methane mitigation solutions in the oil and gas sector, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding proposed regulations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The company, formed through the merger of several industry leaders, expressed concerns regarding the implications of the proposed rule, particularly in
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Investor risks continue with BlackRock's Rio Grande LNG
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 7 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news:
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Investor risks continue with BlackRock's Rio Grande LNG
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# Investor risks continue in BlackRock-owned GIP's Rio Grande Liquefied Natural Gas development
While BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners has announced a significant additional investment in the Rio Grande liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in South Texas, investor risk in the project remains, and not al
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Karankawa and Friends Celebrate Rediscovery of Indigenous Village and Seek Official Protection from the State of Texas
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 7 [Category: Environment] -- Earthjustice posted the following news release:
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Karankawa and Friends Celebrate Rediscovery of Indigenous Village and Seek Official Protection from the State of Texas
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- A local scientist has rediscovered what may be part of a lost Karankawa native settlement known historically as Donnel Point. The site is owned by the Port of Corpus Christi, and local indigenous groups along with their allies are hopi
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Keysight Enables 6G Digital Twin Research at the University of Texas at Austin
SANTA ROSA, California, Oct. 8 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Keysight Enables 6G Digital Twin Research at the University of Texas at Austin
Pioneering research lab leverages Keysight's 6G solutions to advance digital twin innovation, shaping the future of wireless and autonomous systems
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Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), announced that 6G@UT at the University of Texas at
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Lamar University: Fifth Annual Red Day Breaks Donor Record, Raises Over $100K
BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 8 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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Fifth annual Red Day breaks donor record, raises over $100K
By April Thompson
Lamar University's fifth annual Red Day virtual campaign raised more than $110,000 this year, surpassing the university's donor goals and bringing together alumni and students in support of the university.
The two-day giving event held Sept. 18-19, encouraged Cardinals, alumni and the community to support academic programs, athletics, and
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Larson Condemns Illegal Trump Deployment of Texas Troops to Chicago Streets
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Condemns Illegal Trump Deployment of Texas Troops to Chicago Streets
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East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted Donald Trump's decision to deploy Texas National Guard troops (link is external) in Chicago, against the wishes of state and local officials, calling it a "dangerous abuse of power by a wannabe dictator."
"Day by day, Donald Trump is trying to turn our m
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McCaul Statement on Second Anniversary of October 7
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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McCaul Statement on Second Anniversary of October 7
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WASHINGTON - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -- chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee -- released the following statement on the two-year anniversary of Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel.
"I will never forget visiting Israel in the wake of October 7 and watching the harrowing footage of Hamas' barbaric massacre -- foot
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Military Housing Group Reverses Course After Ordering Sailor to Remove Pine Tree Flag From His Military Base Residence
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release:
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Military Housing Group Reverses Course After Ordering Sailor to Remove Pine Tree Flag From His Military Base Residence
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Virginia Beach, VA-- First Liberty Institute announced today that the Liberty Military Housing at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story will once again allow Navy
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NATA Announces 2025 Industry Excellence Award Recipients
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The National Air Transportation Association issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025:
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NATA Announces 2025 Industry Excellence Award Recipients
NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) announced the recipients of its 2025 Industry Excellence Awards today, honoring individuals whose professionalism and dedication strengthen safety, service, and leadership in business aviation. The awards will be presented during the NATA Aviation Business Conferenc
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New Whole Foods Market in Rockledge, Florida, to Open November 6
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 7 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release:
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New Whole Foods Market in Rockledge, Florida, to Open November 6
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Rockledge, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2025) - Whole Foods Market will open a new 37,000-square-foot store, located at 2035 Viera Blvd., Rockledge, Fla., on Nov. 6, 2025. The store will open at 9:00 a.m. on opening day, and regular store hours will be 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily.
This Rockledge location will also be the f
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Newmark Acquires Leading Real Estate Consulting and Managed Services Firm, RealFoundations
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release:
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Newmark Acquires Leading Real Estate Consulting and Managed Services Firm, RealFoundations
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading global commercial real estate advisory firm, announces the acquisition of RealFoundations, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively referred to herein as "RealFoundations"), a leading global professional services firm focused solely on the re
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Oak View Group Appoints Amy Latimer Chief Business Officer, Oak View Group
COPPELL, Texas, Oct. 8 (TNSper) -- The International Association of Venue Managers issued the following news on Oct. 7, 2025:
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Oak View Group Appoints Amy Latimer Chief Business Officer, Oak View Group
By Lindsey Jansen
Oak View Group (OVG), the global leader in venue development and solutions, hospitality, and direct investment for the sports and live entertainment industries, today announced the appointment of Amy Latimer as Chief Business Officer of Oak View Group. Latimer will overs
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One Week Into The Democrat Shutdown, Arrington Reminds Americans of Democrats' Record
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025:
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One Week Into The Democrat Shutdown, Arrington Reminds Americans of Democrats' Record
As the government shutdown hits the one-week mark, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) issued the following statement to remind Americans of Democrats' record on government funding and open-border policies.
"Democrats voted for 13 clean c
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One year in, Momentous strategic plan accelerates Rice's path toward bold future
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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One year in, Momentous strategic plan accelerates Rice's path toward bold future
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One year after launching its ambitious 10-year strategic plan, Momentous: Personalized Scale for Global Impact, Rice University is already seeing the transformative results of its bold vision. From expanding student support and reshaping research priorities to investing in responsible artificial intelligence and urban resilience
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Power Of The Platform: IHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God Mark Five Years of The Black Effect Podcast Network
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 8 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025:
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The Power Of The Platform: iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God Mark Five Years of The Black Effect Podcast Network
Half a decade into its mission, The Black Effect Podcast Network has delivered an undeniable impact for Black talent and Black listeners
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NEW YORK - Five years ago, iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God launched The Black Effect Podcast Network with one goal: becoming the world's l
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Protecting public health: Rice's Stadler honored by The Water Research Foundation
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Protecting public health: Rice's Stadler honored by The Water Research Foundation
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The Water Research Foundation (WRF) recently presented Lauren Stadler, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Rice University, with the 2025 Paul L. Busch Award at the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference in Chicago. With this $100,000 research prize, Stadler plans to advance
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Sen. Ted Cruz Proposes Federal Regulatory Sandbox to Encourage AI Innovation, Development
LOS ANGELES, California, Oct. 8 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary:
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Sen. Ted Cruz proposes federal regulatory sandbox to encourage AI innovation, development
The SANDBOX Act would allow innovators to obtain temporary regulatory waivers for artificial intelligence technologies from federal agencies.
By Gregory Ferenstein
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has introduced draft legislation to create a program that would allow artificial intelligence (AI) pilot projects to oper
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Rep. Doggett Announces Nearly $17 Million Federal Investment for National Domestic Violence Hotline
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Doggett Announces Nearly $17 Million Federal Investment for National Domestic Violence Hotline
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Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email)
Washington, D.C.-- With the beginning of this National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) announced $16,989,375 million in federal funds for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, "The Hotline," based in Austin,
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Rep. Doggett Statement on Governor Abbott Deploying Texas National Guard to Other States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Doggett Statement on Governor Abbott Deploying Texas National Guard to Other States
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Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email)
Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement:
"As usual, Greg Abbott is an eager accomplice to Trump's wrongdoing. The illegal deployment of U.S. troops against U.S. citizens has never been about crime or imm
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Rep. Pfluger: Antisemitism must be outright condemned and confronted
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Pfluger: Antisemitism must be outright condemned and confronted
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statement on the second anniversary of the horrific October 7th attacks on Israel.
"Two years ago today, Hamas launched a barbaric and unprovoked assault on Israel, slaughtering innocent men, women, and children, then parading their victims' bodie
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Researching a Missing Naval Relative Leads to Identification of a Fallen Aviator
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 7 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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Researching a Missing Naval Relative Leads to Identification of a Fallen Aviator
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Driven by a deep sense of duty and connection, one man's search for answers uncovered a long-lost chapter of heroism - one that would have a major impact on another family.
Back in 2018, Matt Robins, KBR technical advisor, began his search for
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Rice announces second cohort of Chevron Energy Graduate Fellows
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice announces second cohort of Chevron Energy Graduate Fellows
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Rice University has named 10 graduate students as recipients of the 2025-26 Chevron Energy Graduate Fellowships, a program created through a partnership between the Rice Sustainability Institute and Chevron. Each fellow receives a $10,000 award to support research advancing scalable energy innovations that reduce emissions, accelerate low-carbon
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Rice leads breakthrough in eco-friendly removal of toxic 'forever chemicals' from water
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice leads breakthrough in eco-friendly removal of toxic 'forever chemicals' from water
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By Raji Natarajan
Special to Rice News
Rice University researchers, in collaboration with international partners, have developed the first eco-friendly technology to rapidly capture and destroy toxic "forever chemicals" (PFAS) in water. The findings, recently published in Advanced Materials, mark a major step toward
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Skanska Celebrates Topping Out Milestone at University of North Texas' Science and Technology Building
NEW YORK, Oct. 8 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release:
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Skanska Celebrates Topping Out Milestone at University of North Texas' Science and Technology Building
DALLAS, Oct. 7, 2025-Skanska, one of the world's leading construction and development firms, announced it has reached a significant milestone on the University of North Texas' main campus in Denton, Texas, with the steel topping out of the new Science and Technology Building. To cele
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SwRI develops technology to deploy stabilized solar arrays, enabling spacecraft docking
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 7 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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SwRI develops technology to deploy stabilized solar arrays, enabling spacecraft docking
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Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed technology to stiffen deployable structures on spacecraft, enabling autonomous spacecraft docking operations. SwRI is currently integrating the Parallelogram Synchronized Truss Assembly (PaSTA) technology with solar arrays on the Astro
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Tell Me Why: 'oneworld is extremely important for us' -- Turkka Kuusisto
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 7 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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Tell Me Why: 'oneworld is extremely important for us' -- Turkka Kuusisto
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Season 8, episode 6 of the Tell Me Why podcast is now available on YouTube and all major podcasting platforms.
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto discusses the importance of one world and the Atlantic Joint Business (AJB). He also discusses Finnair's recent centennial, improvements
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Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering Student Awarded Chevron Energy Fellowship
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Mechanical engineering student awarded Chevron Energy Fellowship
Digvijaysinh Barad is advancing industrial energy efficiency through innovative research on compressed air systems and decarbonization strategies.
By Maddi Busby
Digvijaysinh Barad, a doctoral student in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, has been named a 2025-26 T
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Texas Department of Transportation Raises Concerns Over FAA Proposed Drone Rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Austin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing serious concerns about proposed regulatory changes related to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). The comments were in response to a request by the FAA for input on August 7, 2025, regarding its proposed rule titled "Normalized Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Ope
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The CW Network Sets Broadcast Schedule For 2025-26 ACC Men's and Women's Basketball
IRVING, Texas, Oct. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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The CW Network Sets Broadcast Schedule For 2025-26 ACC Men's and Women's Basketball
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Men's Basketball Tips Off on Saturday, November 8, with Western Carolina at Duke
Women's Basketball Begins Saturday, November 22, with Kentucky at Louisville
BURBANK, CA (October 7, 2025) - The CW Network today announced the broadcast schedule for the 2025-26 ACC
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TOMORROW: Rep. Pfluger, Midland Mayor Lori Blong to Host Press Conference
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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TOMORROW: Rep. Pfluger, Midland Mayor Lori Blong to Host Press Conference
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MIDLAND, TX -- Tomorrow, October 8 th, U.S. Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and Midland Mayor Lori Blong will host a press conference in the atrium of ClayDesta Plaza to discuss an ongoing mineral rights issue negatively impacting the city of Midland and its taxpayers, outline a plan to address it, and take questions from
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Toyota Drives Student Success with $5.8 Million to Support Nevada Students, Teachers
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 7 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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Toyota Drives Student Success with $5.8 Million to Support Nevada Students, Teachers
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Hands-on STEM projects, technology and equipment to build stronger, enabled communities
HENDERSON, Nev. (Oct 7, 2025) - Equipping students and teachers with the right tools and resources goes a long way in preparing for the STEM jobs of today and tomorrow.
Toyota USA Foundation's Driving Possib
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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Argument Over Counseling Rights
PLANO, Texas, Oct. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Supreme Court Hears Argument Over Counseling Rights
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Washington, DC --The Supreme Court of the United States today heard oral argument in Chiles v. Salazar, a case involving a Colorado law banning licensed counselors from discussing certain types of counseling with minors. This ban bars p
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Uncrewed Aerospace Calls for Changes to Unmanned Aircraft Operations Guidelines
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Uncrewed Aerospace, Dallas, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) titled "Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations." The organization emphasizes the necessity of integrating Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations into the National Airspace Syst
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University of Houston Professor Awarded $3.9M To Fight Deadly Parasites That Threaten Children and Immunocompromised Adults
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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University of Houston Professor Awarded $3.9M To Fight Deadly Parasites That Threaten Children and Immunocompromised Adults
UH-Led Team Advancing Enzyme-Targeting Science Toward First Effective Therapies for Life-Threatening Infection with No Existing Cure
By Laurie Fickman - (713) 743-8454, lafickman@uh.edu
A University of Houston professor has received nearly $4 million in new support from the National In
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University of Montreal: Mexican Migrants Struggle to Reintegrate After Being Deported
MONTREAL, Quebec, Oct. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Montreal issued the following news:
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Mexican migrants struggle to reintegrate after being deported
A study by UdeM's Ana Canedo shows that coming from the U.S. is difficult for Mexican migrants: many face economic hardship and struggle with identity loss.
By Virginie Soffer
Luis, originally from Queretaro, Mexico, had been living in Texas for nearly a decade when he was detained and deported. He'd accidentally run a red light whil
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University of Texas-Arlington: AI Tools Help Scientists Track How Diseases Start
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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New AI tools help scientists track how diseases start
UTA researcher Xinlei Wang leads efforts to make complex cellular data readable for faster disease insights
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Artificial intelligence can solve problems at remarkable speed, but it's the people developing the algorithms who are truly driving discovery. At The University of Texas at Arlington, data scientists are creating
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University of Texas-Arlington: Breast Cancer Facts That Could Save Your Life
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following Q&A on Oct. 6, 2025, by Drew Davison with nursing professor Zhaoli Liu:
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Breast cancer facts that could save your life
UTA nursing professor Zhaoli Liu dispels myths, explains risks and highlights promising new treatments
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight a disease that will affect hundreds of thousands of Americans this year. In the U.S., a new case of breas
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UTA Economist Earns Global Prize for Mental Health Study
ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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UTA economist earns global prize for mental health study
Ashish Sedai honored for research showing how stronger relationships between parents benefit children's well-being
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University of Texas at Arlington economist Ashish Sedai has earned international recognition for research that shows strengthening relationships between parents can improve children's mental health and education
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